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Introduction

The National Defense Industrial Association Systems Engineering Division is pleased to announce the 12th Annual CMMI® (Capability Maturity Model Integration) Technology Conference & User Group. The purpose of the conference is to exchange ideas, concepts and lessons learned concerning the continuing evolution, adoption and use of the CMMI® and its associated appraisal methods. This conference brings together CMMI® adopters, users, developers and appraisers, as well as those with general interest in process improvement. It provides a forum for the free exchange of ideas and affords a unique opportunity to meet with the sponsors, developers and stewards of the CMMI®, as well as those offering CMMI® training and implementation assistance. Emphasis will be placed on CMMI® implementation methods and strategies, return on investment and program/project performance benefits.

BACKGROUND

The CMMI® was developed in cooperation with commercial and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Software Engineering Institute and has become the de facto standard for integrated process improvement across multiple disciplines and areas of interest within commercial and defense industry, and governments, worldwide. This conference addresses all categories of users and applications and seeks to help provide a better understanding of CMMI® implementation worldwide for all adopters and users. CMMI® has clearly demonstrated real and tangible benefits to users, including defect containment, earlier detection of defects, improved delivered product quality and overall improved product development performance. This conference will consider the effects the latest CMMI® version 1.3 product suite has had on improved business performance.

Agenda

Defense, aerospace and commercial companies, CMMI® Transition Partners, Department of Defense organizations, small companies specializing in software and systems engineering development, tools and processes, acquisition, or services, and other government agencies.

WHAT WILL BE PRESENTED?

A wide variety of presentations, including integrated process improvement, Lean/Agile and Six Sigma approaches, and evolving approaches and lessons learned involving SCAMPI (SM) appraisal methods. Discussions on experiences, results, and future plans for evolution of the CMMI® products.

Location

From Denver International Airport (24 Miles):Exit airport on Pena Boulevard South to I-70 West. Continue on I-70 to I-225 South. Exit 2A (Tamarac/DTC Boulevard) and turn left. Go under Interstate, turn right on Tufts Avenue. Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center is at the end of the street.

Transportation To/From Denver International Airport:Super Shuttle: Cost: $19.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. The phone number for Super Shuttle is 303-370-1300 or 1-800-Blue-Van

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. To make your reservation, please call the hotel directly at 1-800-233-1234. In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, you must make your reservations early and ask for the "NDIA" room block. Rooms will not be held after October 12, 2012 and may sell out before then. Rates are also subject to increase after this date.

Government Attendees:Any active U.S. Military attendee with ID and travel order will be tax exempt (subject to state’s regulation of tax exemption). Any U.S. Government employee paying with U.S. Government check or credit card will be tax exempt (with supporting documentation as required by some states). Check with the hotel for specific state and local requirements when booking hotel reservations.

Registration fees include admission to the general session, breakout sessions, display area, Monday/Tuesday night networking reception, and all breakfasts, breaks, and lunches.

You may either fax to 703-522-1885 OR Mail to 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201. Please do not fax/mail the registration form after October 26, 2012.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations received by October 26, 2012 will receive a refund minus a $75 cancellation fee. Please note that no refunds will be given for cancellations received after October 26, 2012. Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellations. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to amccloskey@ndia.org.

* Please be sure you are registering with the correct credit card or form of payment, as a $25 fee will be applied to registrations switching credit cards or forms of payment.*

The display fee is $1,500 and includes a table, a chair, an electrical hook-up, and one complimentary displayer’s conference registration. Standard draped folding table and chair will be provided for each display space. Displays will be tabletop or “pop-up” style.

Although computer systems for demonstration are OK, minimal hardware should be utilized. No formal decorating company will be involved. Companies must bring their own displays and plan to do their own set-up. Standard draped folding table and chair will be provided for each display space.

Attendee Information

Note that the conference falls during the election. Please remember to apply for an absentee ballot since you will be away from your polling location!

Sponsorship Information

Increase your company or organization's exposure by becoming a Sponsor! With a Sponsorship of $5000, you will receive your organization's name on the back cover of the onsite brochure, a 350-word company description in the onsite brochure, main podium recognition, signage throughout the conference, and a hotlink on the event website to your organization's website.